Ryan and Shane Attempt To Survive The Backrooms • Survival Mode

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Shane Madej & Ryan Bergara
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Annie Jeong
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Kat Hartman
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Carter Lau
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[@starwinter6845]

Both Ghoul Boys immediately drinking all the Almond Water that is meant as a precious resource is just pure comedy

[@em-qd7wp]

ryan: yum!

[@heathermillsphantomlimb9314]

Exactly. When I play this, I hoard that crap and don’t ever use it until I’m literally almost dead from insanity, and these 2 are pissing it away like it’s Natty Light at a High School kegger.

[@jouxlskaard]

the way the first one shane found was clipped through the shelf too 😭

[@nadinepeels]

I’ve never seen anyone actually make that balancing part of the level hahahaha. That was lowkey impressive

[@HotStrange]

Same it’s honestly kinda hard

[@EarthCybebe]

Yeah what? That is insanely good

[@jessw391]

I mean can we be shocked. They are self proclaimed gamers👌🏼

[@whotfneedaname7464]

there're a couple trick to do it, the easiest is do it sideway or just quick press and release W

[@giveawormaspine]

I didn't think it was actually possible

[@RM13741]

The black and white slow-mo of Shane being betrayed by the monster disguised as Ryan is killing me

[@SetFireGirl]

Shane: *repeatedly letting himself be killed in order to bring his buddy back* Ryan: sayonara sucker good luck getting out of that pit lmao ✌️

[@CantStayAway]

"Parking lots are inherently scary, and I know that's rich coming from a man..." I love you Ryan

[@aviezer_who_drinks_seltzer371]

I mean men kill other men as well he's not immune

[@wetsokcs]

a true king

[@dhavvync]

i SCREAMED 😂

[@monikarennick23]

I was coming to find this comment. I love him so much

[@witcherye]

love him

[@elleruach2301]

Shane getting pissy that Ryan did better than him at the balance part is complete Big Sibling energy.

[@jenngu7377]

Ryan's screams are so hilarious, the fact that Shane points out that Ryan's laugh sounds like homer is so dead on 🤣😂

[@trashy1909]

i was thinking of the hash slinging slasher from Sponge Bob at 7:59 AHA

[@offingpoet]

so excited to see ryan stress out for 30 minutes straight

[@corvid...]

That's always good content

[@michelle6337]

1) I need a counter or a montage of Shane frantically trying to find Ryan while Ryan is off drinking Almond Water and jumping in puddles or literally just skipping. 2) I fully believe Ryan would make that high-pitched shrieking if he was ever murdered. Similarly, I fully believe Shane would just yell "Oh f*ck you!!" if he was ever murdered.

[@HotStrange]

Shane immediately flinging himself off at 2:57 is killing me.

[@xxcallmeniaxx3272]

It was killing him too

[@hya_ihumi]

​@@xxcallmeniaxx3272😭😭😭

[@jenoplex3386]

lokey thought this said "fingering himself" and got extremely confused.

[@fencewalker]

My cat is zooted out of her mind from dental surgery and watching this was the first time I've ever seen her pay attention to the TV. She just sat there and stared. Or she was fully not on this plane of existence and it was a coincidence. Either way, good content.

[@arianamaria_]

This is such an underrated comment lmfao

[@KarenAMathis]

My cat was watching along, too! He wasn't zooted. he just likes watching KZbin with me sometimes.

[@KillerWriting]

"I"ll Join You in the Electric Puddles" sounds like a Death Cab for Cutie song

[@headlesszebra9857]

Shane going "you lead the way" followed immediately by him shouting "this way!" is exactly the kind of energy i have expected and wished for

[@BlueJay2]

I would 100% watch them play through every single level in this game.

[@BrianaCunningham]

Same here.

[@user-vs2tx1ku2c]

ryan’s screams at 8:06 sound exactly like spongebob i’m crying 💀😭😭 also his “mmmm” at 5:34 lmaoooo but i needddd them to play At Dead of Night

[@whatwhatwhatttttt]

he saw the hash slinging slasher

[@taylorrambo3818]

I WAS LOOKING TO SEE IF SOMEONE ELSE NOTICED THIS

[@laurasolis9941]

That’s totally what I thought!!

[@seveniscrying2182]

loving that the mugs of choice are 1. gamer and 2. gaymer

[@Average_Grilledcheese_fan]

I cant imagine shane and ryan surving the backrooms for more then a day lol. They would probably start yelling at eachother and fighting OR make fun of an entity and get eachother killed 😂

[@gracehowell.]

Yeah, but it's such a turn around that Shane's asking where the entity is and Ryan saying that it doesn't exist (at least until they actually see it).

[@Scrofar]

At least the upside is that all the entities are so afraid of Shane that theyd stay away from them

[@thevoicelesswriter]

But Shane will be left as the last man standing because you can't kill a demon.

[@rooplespooples]

them working at a warehouse: playing with a forklift like Amy and Jonah in Superstore

[@spicyriice]

HELP I CANT STOP REPLAYING 16:58 the unified screaming, ryan leaping, and the cut to shane being grabbed up... truly a cinematic masterpiece

[@grindcoreninja6527]

This must be similar to whatever is going on in Ryan's world when he has to grab the walkie.

[@ferisera]

"This is a game about being refreshed." The Ghoul Boys getting so focused on hydrating, there's no time or attention available to be scared. 🤣

[@mmmomiji]

Just imagine the monster around the corner, confused, as he hears Shane and Ryan singing the opening of GoldenEye, chugging canned drinks, and slamming doors open/closed

[@captainbaekho]

ryan shrieking is just fucking hilarious. also the first time the monster appeared i got SO scared

[@offingpoet]

22:03 shane turning and seeing ryan just walking towards fun killed me

[@coronatemewithaduncecap]

Seeing him do that made me feel represented

[@shadybitch]

not related to anything at all but in one of the wide shots of the boys their wedding bands shined and it hit me they’re both married. like. i’ve been following these two dumdums for close to ten years now and have seen them grow and accomplish big things professionally and personally. it’s kinda surreal. i’m very grateful and very proud. ❤ much love to shane and sara, and ryan and mari, it’s been incredible being a tiny part of y’all’s journey so far!

[@annerrrrrz]

aw this made me emotional

[@milktea5712]

“CLOSE THE DOOR, CLOSE THE DOOR” is takin me OUT 😭

[@VanishingPoint1970]

Ryan and Shane flirting like gym bros in the backrooms is so funny

[@bobby8900]

What part is this? Pls i need to know 🙏

[@rachaelbuirge3160]

"dog can't do door", well said shane. part 2?? i would love to see their reactions to the other levels!

[@chinchilla0708]

I'm honestly very impressed that Ryan, a non gamer managed to do the balancing thing first try!

[@jennthelen4721]

Ryan: screaming like a banshee thru the whole thing Also Ryan: 81% on scream-o-meter

[@Scrofar]

I will never stop applauding whoever picks these games for Ryan and Shane to play. They have all be perfectly catered to what they do AND their reactions and gameplay have been freaking hilarious

[@jouxlskaard]

this is very true and also a major reason why i really hope they play lethal company next season

[@salemranger2759]

I don’t know if me drinking wine while watching this plays a factor, but hearing Ryan says “he has light up shoes on” has to be the funniest shit I’ve heard all damn day!!!!! 💀😭 thank you guys for this amazing content!!! 😂😭

[@mblp4092]

the Homer Simpson scream 14:33 is my favorite part

[@LeahTartal]

i cant stop laughing at shane's reaction to the first time the monster showed up, just the screaming CLOSE THE FUCKING DOOR is absolutely SENDING me

[@juuy2223]

I love that Shane is so serious about video games every episode, a role reversal from Ghost Files

[@liamjames3308]

That Dalmatian is Shane's Roman empire.

[@MehLiSuhX3]

ryan is such a gr8 scream queen omg

[@BONKBONK4]

absolutely losing it over Ryan: WHERE YOU AT Shane: IM DEAD C:

[@pelssy]

ryan screams for about 20 minutes and i laughed manically the whole time. this was amazing i loved every second of it. i think we need more

[@jasperc.5284]

Hey Shane, since you like puzzles I think you would really enjoy the Nancy Drew computer games! Just don’t play the one called “Midnight In Salem”- while it is the newest one, it is by far the worst one, because they tried going in a “new direction”, which turned out to be the wrong direction. Love watching you guys!

[@joedyisonfire4903]

This series always comes out just when I need it. Middle of the week, feeling exhausted, long day at work, and BAM it’s ghoul boys time. I always forget it’s coming and it always makes my day.

[@hannibalchow8492]

Ryan trying to show the Demagorgan his credentials had me cracking up but Ryan would do that in real life too 😂😂

[@Li-em7gz]

I like to listen these in the background as I cook. It makes me feel like I have two sons playing video games in the next room and although they’re screaming, I know they’re having fun and it gives me peace as I’m finishing up the chicken and about to tell them dinner is ready.

[@bobby8900]

I also play them in the background to not feel alone

[@heyimsasa]

i didn't think ryan's primal screams of terror would bring me so much joy yet here we are.

[@ssilva2439]

I would love to see Shane and Ryan on a show like Amazing Race.

[@IsThisThePrizeIveWaitedFor]

I would love that!!

[@lizzyrank5405]

The fact that the monster can talk after shapeshifting is even more unnerving

[@akechilovebot3861]

I love this series so much because it's like watching my parents play video games

[@verginschumberson21]

Are you implying that Ryan and Shane are old? Lmao

[@akechilovebot3861]

@@verginschumberson21 lmao no but there's a vibe I can't explain

[@sidneyh970]

They definitely got that old married couple energy lol​@@verginschumberson21

[@qaqbqc1005]

@@akechilovebot3861old married couple vibe you mean

[@SuzyKim84]

*_Multiplayer jump scare games is def better than taking turns. I love this!_* 🥳👍❤️

[@KarenAMathis]

Shane: "I thought it was you. I was really excited to see you." Ryan: "I thought it was you. I was about to say 'hey, dipshit.'" I love them.

[@MusicSavvy0419]

14:33 - Ryan's perfect "AAAAH!! BOOGEYMAN" mixed with the SpongeBob Hash Slinging Slasher scream is amazing 😭😭😭

[@jacquelyngarcia]

Ryan screaming at 8:05 sounds exactly like spongebob

[@maliaann6393]

"That was such palpable fear... sounded like Homer Simpson." When I tell you I lost my shit. Rotflmfao. 🤣😂🤣😂💀☠️💀☠️

[@cassandrasimplex7544]

Love Ryan's optimism. 30 minutes of screaming followed by giving it 85%. He fully believes there are yet more screams to be scrumpt.

[@rebeccabehrens4472]

I wonder if they have an inside joke/bet around quoting Batman in every single video they do. Because I swear, it's like non-stop. Not that I'm complaining. I love Batman and it's always funny when they do it. I hope they don't ever stop.

[@sydney4377]

Ryan downing all the almond water made me insane

[@kylie41]

Man the coolest levels are still ahead id love for a part two on this one!

[@Kringlebert]

14:32 is exactly what I wanted from this. Thank you.

[@jayden00000]

PLEASE play more levels together, this was so entertaining and so funny. I would absolutely love if you guys did multiple parts

[@paperhat9434]

Can't wait for Shane to join up with the monsters strictly to mess with Ryan

[@frankensteinlives]

As per usual, demons are extremely drawn to Ryan

[@okaykaylee7143]

Not reserving the almond water made me wanna throw up from anxiety😭😂

[@jessegreywolf]

Loved it! Ryan's homer scream was awesome

[@rxpt0rs]

Ryan's reactions were perfect! Truly one for the books.

[@dannygittens2862]

25:18 “Dog can’t do door” 😂

[@monoceroscaeli]

you guys have no idea how much joy it brings me to watch your gaming content. it’s easily one of my fav watcher series! it’s like mini au every vid, 10/10 so fun

[@constanzasaucedo7045]

13:54 bro i laughed so much at this, made my week

[@keeponmovingkom]

Genuinely y’all’s videos r like antidepressant

[@gracehowell.]

Shane doing the James Bond thing is lowkey what I would probably do.

[@offingpoet]

the ghoul boys are exploring liminal spaces yay!!!

[@ash2marie]

Omg 10:25 Shane your rendition of the griddy was top tier, but I'm so curious what the actual dance referenced was 😂

[@ujmirza]

Shane randomly yelling "You're not my dad!" will always be funny to me since it's from one of my fav vines ever lol

[@Softbr0]

This is one of my fav series, I could literally watch y’all play anything for any amount of time. If you’re down for requests or suggestions; BIGFOOT for the fun, and Layers of Fear for the scare factor (also just a beautifully made game all around)

[@whitneymacon6605]

Ryan : *joyfully jumps in puddles* Puddles: *plot revenge to kill Ryan later*

[@gracefulbean9894]

“Puzzle Man” is me when my family needs me to fix any electronic device lmao

[@matthew5553]

So glad Ryan and Shane are playing Escape the Backrooms, definitely gonna enjoy this one!

[@KlineStudios]

Should do more “A Way Out” as it was hilarious but also the characters you played as were great for you two. I think you only did the first 1/3 of the story

[@nunpho]

Yesssss! I commented on that too. I really hope that they get back to it

[@forrestrichard8133]

You guys need to play Lethal Company next!!!

[@chetanhs123]

"It's just a little cry room"" -xD had me laughing lmao.

[@RebelLeigh]

I really hope they continue to play poppy's playtime when it releases.

[@AusUnHus]

I would love to see them play lethal company!

[@jouxlskaard]

seconded… its a natural choice bc its basically “fuck around and find out: the video game”

[@artpadlife8]

I would definitely watch an entire series of Backrooms playthroughs starring The Ghoul Boys. Just sayin.

[@annamac2383]

Now I can't unhear Ryan's screams as Homer Simpson

[@NeonWave91]

Literally here the second it uploaded! LOVE the backrooms so much. You guys should do more games about backrooms/liminal space.

[@macjohn237]

I love these games, and I love these two. I'm here for it.

[@jamesnelson6656]

is no one talking about the pride mug? that thing is absolutely adorable

[@iloveghosties]

RIGHT?? ITS SO CUTE

[@pyrotechnicstars]

LOVE this series. You two playing jank games is the best lol. Ryan's screams get me every time.

[@ollie6563]

if shane likes puzzles it would be cool to do an asymmetrical co-op game next season such as the we were here series, the past within, or tick tock a tale for two!

[@patdlinkinparkqrl]

24:42 "That's gonna kill me. That's real, that lives with us on Earth!"

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Love your content! Keep up the good work 😊😊😊😊

[@CantStayAway]

Still in love with the bisexual lighting in that gaming room :) Also the fact that you found Almond Water and actually drank it, shows how desperate you really must be to survive :P

[@PebbleOcean]

Love how you guys just chill and play games now 😭

[@HappyGothGal]

Very fun, super scary! I have an extremely low fear tolerance, I appreciate you two playing through a scary game, I enjoyed the story. I otherwise would've never known it, I appreciate it

[@EmilyJaneDoe]

“i tried to show him my credentials” SENT me 🤣

[@JMulvy]

You should totally revisit this sometime. I can't wait to see how you react to the pools room.

[@edenikai6637]

"parking lots are inherently scary. i know thats rich coming from a MAN, but i also find them scary." -Ryan Bergara, with the cadence of someone who expressed this fear around his wife and gotten this exact response

[@chanell9988]

"He'll never see us" *sees them immediately*

[@GojosLeftCheeK]

omg.......damn i love thiss! LOVE YOU WATCHER FAMILYYY~

[@ericadominique6966]

came back to relive the memories after The Announcement

[@tabassumkhan8693]

HAHAHAHA YES

[@XxgrogglezxX]

Love Survival Mode episodes! Relaxing and watching this video is making my night 😁 Superb 🤘

[@Juniperfruitsnax]

I really love this series and hope yall keep it going ❤

[@HanamoriKuna]

Y’all should play Monstrum together. Going in blind is legit scary and the monsters r all randomized and you can discover different paths to escape. Or Choo Choo Charles is pretty fun.